Doing the Haka

One dancing princess

Self-portrait

Diorama

Witch's Hat ... Broomstick ... School Bag

What more could a young girl ask for?

Christmas Day

Midnight snack

As a special treat, I woke Anneke up and we made gingerbread men together.

Born to be wild

Dress up

Dude

At the fair

The great outdoors

Buttercup

Lisa and Lucy come to stay

Auntie Lisa came to stay for a few days. She brought her dog Lucy along, much to the children's delight.

A perfect day for kites

First day of school (almost)

Actually, the first day of Anneke's Transition to School programme. She starts school properly in February.

King of the Castle

Cousins

Anneke with her cousins Tonnetje (left) and Dirkje (right). Ton has a new pet.

Happy Birthday!

Birthday time for Mum at the beach house.

Reading with Auntie Guusje

Oscar's friend Jack

Anneke with her friend Hollie

Dancing

A future downhill mountain bike racer?

Washing the Car

No, it's not a poncho -- that's Anneke's way of keeping her skirt dry.

The Little Man

Oscar loves drawing as well.

Artist in Residence

Anneke is incredibly prolific at her drawing. She could do this for hours.

A happy moment

Clowning Around

Mummy the chair lift

Pauline always wanted the children to learn to ski, but she didn't realise how much work would be involved.

Fun at the lakefront

This photo was taken a few weeks ago, when Oscar had his very first horse ride.

A New Beginning

I'm starting this blog to capture moments from the wonderful lives of our two children, Anneke and Oscar Westra. We are so incredibly lucky to have these two children in our lives.